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Behind the Slide — Riding for Two
June 26, 2026: Fernando Salgado honors his late brother's legacy through one final Derby run with Spooks Gotta Win. Fernando Salgado arrived at the 2026 NRHA Derby® presented by Markel with Spooks Gotta…
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Behind the Slide — Faith in the Unexpected: Missy’s Journey
June 17, 2026: As Magnums Lil Missy exited the show ring at the 2026 NRHA Derby® presented by Markel, Olivia Allen and Valerie Kautz were already emotional. Just a few months earlier, neither…
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Behind the Slide — Sibling Rivalry
June 21, 2025: It’s not uncommon for one trainer to pilot multiple horses in the finals, but in the Open finals of the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel on…
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Behind the Slide — Randy Snodgress With Arena Werks
June 20, 2025: Nothing quite embodies the sport of reining like that sliding stop, and the photo that accompanies it, showcasing the sand cascading in waves under the horse’s feet. It’s Randy Snodgress’…
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Behind the Slide — Selena Bradshaw
June 19, 2025: Most people attending a National Reining Horse Association event are there to compete, but Selena Bradshaw doesn’t bring her horse to the show. Instead, she’s there to wrangle the competitors…
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Behind the Slide — Yoshichika Ando
June 18, 2025: 60-year-old Yoshichika Ando stepped into the OG&E Coliseum at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel aboard his mare, Flinns Hollywoodbabe. While his 202.5 score didn’t set him up for…